jaguar X-type 2wd - changing front strut on 2WD X-type

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Tue 7 Apr 2015 21:34
jaguar X-type 2wd - changing front strut on 2WD X-type - brynwyd

To replace a front strut is it possible to loosen the pinch bolt and so separate the upper part with the spring from the lower part with the lower arm, driveshaft, track rod , stabiliser all still intact? It looks a straightforward way to get at the strut on my front drive model which (I believe) is based on the mondeo. Would it work? Any hints gratefully received.

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Wed 8 Apr 2015 09:56
jaguar X-type 2wd - changing front strut on 2WD X-type - hardway

A couple of hours by the book so I don't see any problems.

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Wed 8 Apr 2015 10:35
jaguar X-type 2wd - changing front strut on 2WD X-type - brynwyd

A couple of hours by the book so I don't see any problems.

Thank you for your reply. From another source I heard that without lowering the subframe there wouldn't be enough space to separate the strut from the base. What do you think?

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Wed 8 Apr 2015 10:36
jaguar X-type 2wd - changing front strut on 2WD X-type - jc2

As long as you have spring compressors/clamps it should be easy.

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Wed 8 Apr 2015 12:40
jaguar X-type 2wd - changing front strut on 2WD X-type - Quicksilver

Make sure you spray all the bolts and nuts with penatrating oil some days in advance.

Chances are the bolts are all rusted in!

Q.

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